Standard Notes
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Free your mind. A free, secure note-taking app with powerful end-to-end encryption and unparalleled privacy features.
How to Replace Standard NotesOverview
Features
39 features across 9 categories
Customization(1)
Choose from a selection of visual interpretations including Midnight and other styles that change workspace appearance
Data Management(1)
One-click export option to preserve notes in a simple text file that can later be imported or converted to other service formats
Data Protection(4)
Automated backups and secure cloud sync ensure that data is safe and sound
View revisions of notes from the very beginning with infinite undo functionality for frequently edited notes
Receive encrypted copies of entire text-based dataset delivered to email inbox daily
Move notes to trash where they can later be recovered or permanently deleted
File Management(1)
Store and manage files securely with encryption
Note Types(12)
Track and manage budgets and personal finance notes
Store and manage code snippets with syntax highlighting
Store family-related records and important documents
Securely store health-related records and medical information
Create private journal and diary entries
Create and edit notes using Markdown text formatting
Create outlines and hierarchical lists for organizing thoughts
Securely store passwords, tokens, and cryptographic keys
Simple plain text note-taking without any formatting
Write and format notes with rich text formatting capabilities
Create spreadsheet-style notes for data organization
Create and manage tasks and todo lists within notes
Organization(4)
Create nested folders from tags with easy drag and drop organization
Archive notes to stow them away from main view
Pin notes to the forefront of list for notes requiring recurring focus
Build advanced custom queries for viewing and organizing notes, such as showing notes edited in last day or notes with specific keywords
Platforms(6)
Native Android application for mobile devices
Native iOS application for iPhone and iPad
Native desktop application for Linux systems
Native desktop application for macOS (Intel and Apple Silicon)
Access notes through web browsers on any device
Native desktop application for Windows
Security(8)
Use Standard Notes as an authenticator app to store 2FA secrets for other services
On mobile, enable face or fingerprint biometrics to protect app access
Audited, industry-leading end-to-end encryption where only you have access to the keys required to decrypt your data
Code is completely open and independently audited by leading security researchers
Set a unique passcode to require authentication anytime the app is launched
Protect individual notes with an extra layer of security by requiring a passcode to access
Add an additional layer of security requiring a time-based token to access account
Advanced encryption that ensures only the user can decrypt their data
Sync & Access(2)
Seamless syncing of notes and files across unlimited devices including iOS, Android, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux
Always have an offline copy of your data so you can access notes and files even without an internet connection
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a Standard Notes alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 39 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying Standard Notes saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 39 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.